Explore University of Richmond Hillel
University of Richmond Hillel supports Jewish students as they explore their identity among the backdrop of an elite liberal arts campus. We are committed to a multifaceted approach to Judaism. Such an approach allows us to focus on our deep ties with Israel, Social Action initiatives within the Richmond community, the building of a strong cultural network through Ritual, and engaging in the traditions of the Torah. The student board hosts weekly programs focused around five aspects of Jewish tradition: Ritual and Prayer, Torah and Study, Tzedek and Social Action, Jewish culture, and Israel. These programs often have a significant social component, and topics rotate regularly so students have the opportunity to engage with Judaism in a way that resonates for them most significantly. We offer free weekly Shabbat programming, High Holiday observances, a University-wide Passover Seder, a Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF), and more. Additionally, we work with local Richmond organizations to provide ongoing Holocaust education, we recruit for a campus Birthright Israel trip each summer, and help to offer unique alternative spring break trips through campus partners around the globe.Undergraduate Enrollment
240 Jewish Students (8.0%*)
3,002 Students
*Percent of population
3,002 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
25 Jewish Students (3.5%*)
722 Students
*Percent of population
722 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Kosher Food Available No
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor
- Study Abroad in Israel University sponsored program, University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Israel Fellow No
- JLIC Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
- Anti-Israel Encampment, Spring 2024 No
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Private
- Acceptance Rate 23%
- U.S. Region Mid-Atlantic
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $62,600
- Tuition Out-of-State $56,860
- Out-of-State/Int’l 83% / 11%
- Greek Life Yes
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